Head Injury? Concussion? Should My Son See A Doctor?
I made him sit out for 5 minutes but then thought he would be ok and let him go back in. Later that afternoon, at home, he began feeling nauseous and vomited. Should I bring him to the ER?
Answer: Yes. He may have a concussion and its it’s important to take proper steps if you suspect a concussion; it can be serious. The signs of concussion are not always well recognized. Because of that, many people put themselves at risk for serious injury by returning to a game before they should, thinking nothing is wrong.
Although you may think of a concussion as someone passing out, a person can have a concussion and never lose consciousness. Symptoms of a concussion may include:
- feeling dazed or lightheaded
- memory loss
- nausea or vomiting
- headaches
- blurred vision
- slurred speech
- difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- difficulty with coordination
- feeling irritable for no apparent reason
- feeling tired for no apparent reason
Since you stated that your son is experiencing at least 1-2 of the symptoms above, it is best to take him to see a doctor. There are 2 types of concussions and the doctor will be the best person to explain these to you.
Make sure your son takes it easy and does not participate in any sporting activities or other activities that could exert force to the head. If the brain hasn’t healed properly from a concussion and he gets another brain injury(even if it’s with less force), it can be serious. Repeated injury to the brain can lead to swelling, and sometimes develop into long-term disabilities, or even be fatal, as a result.
If you or a loved one has experienced a concussion due to an accident or the negligence of another, please contact an experienced Milwaukee, Wisconsin Concussion Attorney.
